Formula for the Perfect Holiday Dinner Outfit

This post is sponsored by Bloomingdale's.  All opinions are my own.

With Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about my necessities for the perfect outfit. I don’t like to get too dressy for dinners with friends and family, but I still want a slightly elevated look. To take things up a notch without getting too formal, I went to one of my favorite destinations for refined style – Bloomingdale’s. Bloomingdale’s has a wide variety of price points and carries all my favorite brands, so I knew they wouldn’t let me down when putting together the perfect look for Thanksgiving dinner.

I think there are three core items you need to achieve that ‘cool but not trying too hard’ look we all want for the holidays. Here they are:

Elevated pants
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good pair of jeans as much as any other girl, but to step it up just a bit, you want something more special. Cue this pair of velvet denim from NYDJ at Bloomingdale’s. They have a really fun twisted hem detail and NYDJ jeans always have such an amazing fit. Plus, can you ever go wrong with black velvet? I don’t think so!  NYDJ have an amazing selection of classic bottoms that are perfect for any holiday occasion.

A cool jacket
Whenever I’m wearing a jacket I love that makes me feel really good, I always have an extra pep in my step. And what’s cooler than a leather or suede jacket? It’s the perfect topper to any casual outfit that I’m trying to dress up. I opted for a rich faux leather burgundy jacket. It burgundy basically goes with everything this time of year, so I know I’ll get lots of wear out of this piece.

Printed Sweaters
Because the black pants and a classic jacket are classic and subdued, I think keeping adding fun print or statement jewelry will really elevate my holiday style.  While I’ll probably leave the reindeer sweaters at home, I think a bolder (but still neutral) animal print sweater or layering piece would keep the ensemble playful yet chic. And if you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I can never say no to a good leopard print.

And that’s it! Easy, right? What’s your formula for holiday dinners?

Well wherever you’re going this season, Bloomingdales’s has all the best options for yourself and all those on your gift giving list!

Outfit Details:

NYDJ Velvet Jeans | Leopard Sweater | Faux Leather Burgundy Jacket | Black Pumps

 

This post is sponsored by Bloomingdale's.  All opinions are my own.

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